Day Nineteen

Day Nineteen

Following Fiona’s advice, I’ve split today into two walks. This morning I walked a lap of Bramcote Park. I was pleased with how it went, not too much trouble with my ankle. And then this afternoon I walked along the River Erewash. But unlike previous walks...
Day Eighteen

Day Eighteen

It has been one short walk so far today followed by another one a bit later to get me up to my 10,000 steps for the day. I’ve been having trouble with my ankle for the last couple of days. So on the advice of Fiona, I’m doing two shorter walks today rather...
Day Seventeen

Day Seventeen

Firstly, something to add to yesterday’s walk. Part of the walk was up Pitt Lane in Trowell. It was probably about 4:30 when we were there. Then only a couple of hours later we saw on the news that a large fire was burning from a gas main. Thank God that nobody...
Day Sixteen

Day Sixteen

Today was a repeat of the circular walk along the River Erewash, then to the Nottingham Canal at Trowell and back along Coventry Lane. This route is just over 10,000 steps. A perfect length and fairly flat. I think today was the warmest day yet for my walk. First time...
Day Fifteen

Day Fifteen

Today’s walk started with exploring the land adjacent to the A610, from Phoenix Park. There is some interesting land to explore. Unfortunately, the land has apparently been earmarked for development. So there won’t be too much longer we can walk around...
Day Fourteen

Day Fourteen

That is now two weeks into my challenge and I’m pleased to say I’m still going.  I am really pleased to say I’m still going OK. I was worried that my knees would have given up by now. But with the help of some bandages I think the knees are holding...